Facts and Figures about the Recent and Growing Phenomenon of Intolerance and Discrimination against Christians in Europe

Five-Year Report to be released on Friday, December 10th, 2010
Vienna
December 8th 2010

At the occasion of the OSCE/ODIHR Human Dimension Implementation Meeting on Freedom of Religion (Vienna, Dec 9 – 10), The Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination against Christians in Europe releases a five-year report. For your convenience, please find the embargoed report attached.

The report contains a detailed description of the European phenomenon and surprising quotes from intellectuals and international human rights documents. It provides lists of exemplary cases in different categories of intolerance and discrimination.

The Observatory’s director, Dr. Gudrun Kugler, says, „Intolerance and Discrimination against Christians includes the denial of rights of Christians, such as in the area of freedom of expression and freedom of conscience. Religious freedom is endangered especially with regard to its public and its institutional dimension. We also receive many reports on the removal of Christian symbols, misrepresentation and negative stereotyping of Christians in the media, and social disadvantages for Christians, such as being ridiculed or overlooked for promotion in the work place.“ „We work towards greater awareness of a growing problem in Europe as a first step of  a remedy. Our goal are equal rights for all, including Christians.”
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